Bridging the Digital Divide in Southwestern Ontario

When schools, centres and libraries limited access to resources in response to the pandemic, countless students, Indigenous communities and people with limited means were immediately disconnected from the online world. The pandemic revealed a deep digital divide between those with access to technology and the ability to stay connected, and those without, who will struggle to keep learning, working and communicating from home.

Recently selected as a Top 100 Recovery Project helping Canada build back better, this program collects and refurbishes desktops, laptops, and tablets in good condition and donates them to students, Indigenous communities and people with limited income. re//BUILD.IT Community is also reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste in the most effective way by extending the life of computers.
 
If you or someone you know is in need of a computer at home, contact the STEAM Centre team to submit your application. A Program Coordinator will contact you to assess your needs and eligibility. When equipment is ready, you will be contacted to make arrangements for pick-up.

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We couldn't offer this program without generous technology donations from the community and local businesses. With roughly 20 people on a waiting list at anytime, we are always in need of tablets, desktop and laptop computers in good condition. If you have technology to donate, please contact us to schedule a time to drop off your donation or to arrange a pickup.

re//BUILD.IT Community began with generous funding from the Government of Canada / United Way,, Elgin Business Resource Centre, Green Lane Community Trust, the County of Elgin, and Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas.